Top SJB members to be expelled in second round: UNP

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The United National Party will expel top members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) including its leader Sajith Premadasa in the second round, and it will be announced in a few days time, party General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today.

Mr. Kariyawasam told the Daily Mirror that Mr. Premadasa could be among those who will be expelled in the second round.

“I cannot exactly say whether Mr. Premadasa will be included in the next expulsion list but it is likely that he will be included. The expulsion process will be carried out on a phase by phase basis,” he said.

He said some who were contesting under the SJB might rejoin the UNP after the general elections on August 5.

Only a few SJB big guns were included in the list of expulsions made last Tuesday.

Those who were included were Sarath Fonseka, Ranjan Ramanayake, Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, Ajith P Perera, Sydney Jayaratne, Asoka Abeysinghe, Bandulalal Bandarigoda and Vadivel Suresh.

SJB big guns such as Sajith Premadasa, S. M. Marikar, Harsha de Silva, P Harrison, Lakshman Kiriella, Eran Wickramaratne, Kavinda Jayawardene, Harshana Rajakaruna, Harin Fernando, Ranjith Aluvihare, Wasantha Aluvihare and Talatha Athukorala were not included in the list of 54 candidates expelled on Tuesday. (Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 6

roni Thursday, 30 July 2020 09:08 PM

Hi Viraj, Are you talking about the second round of Covid. just do not waste time Take a long rest.

Era Thursday, 30 July 2020 10:20 PM

You will be expelled by the people in a weeks time.

Bhatiya Siriwardena Friday, 31 July 2020 07:49 AM

Who is in UNP now? It is pathetic to learn that only one man Ranil is creating the break in this grand party. Ranil leaves everything will be done.

Bhatiya Siriwardena Friday, 31 July 2020 08:21 AM

Wait until August 6th and see who has been expelled by the public.

FF Friday, 31 July 2020 09:30 AM

WHY DO THIS IN STAGES? DO IT ONCE AND FOR ALL

Samson Friday, 31 July 2020 03:30 PM

You need not worry, just hang on for a week. they will all leave your party after election and join SLPP.

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